Class 1 Driver

GIST; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GIST is seeking Class 1 Drivers for its Enfield distribution center to transport M&S products. The role requires a valid Class 1 licence with driving experience and involves manual handling and strict adherence to safety regulations. Join a dynamic team where individuality and collaboration are celebrated, while enjoying competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

20% discount at M&S

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Auto Enrolment Pension

Training and development programs

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of Class 1 driving experience.
• Maximum of 6 endorsements without accidents in the last year.
• No points for drinking or illegal substances.

Responsibilities

• Transport products using single or double-deck trailers.
• Ensure M&S products are delivered safely and on time.
• Perform manual handling of goods and adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Manual handling

Multi-drop experience

Education

Class 1 licence

3 CPC units

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Job Title Class 1 Driver Location Enfield, EN3 7QP GB (Main)
Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are welcoming applications for full time, Class 1 Drivers to join our operation in Enfield . Working 40 hoursper week, on either a AM or PM shift (8 week rolling rota) with start times between 00:00 - 02:00 (Days) - 16:00 - 18:00 (Nights)

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

£21.49 per hour day shift(£20.995 basic rate plus London Weighting Allowance paid at £20.00 per week)

£23.38 per hour night shift (basic rate plus London Weighting plus unsocial hours payment)

20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food

20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)

Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan

Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)

Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers

Access to a wide range of well being support – including our Employee Assistance Programme

A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need?

You’ll play a vital role in making sure our stock is where it needs to be, on time. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that M&S products (replace if primary) are transported via single or double-deck trailers between our depots, warehouses and our customers safely whilst adhering to our Health & Safety regulations at all times. Your duties also involve tipping the vehicle, taking products off the trailer in cages or trays and into the M&S Stores, and of course some manual handling. This is a hands-on job, with plenty of responsibility. You’ll be out on the road but also working closely with colleagues and representing Gist to everyone you meet

You’ll hold a class 1 licence with at least 18 months Class 1 driving experience. A maximum of 6 endorsements with no accidents in the last 12 months and no points for drinking or consuming illegal substances while driving.Manual handling of goods or multi-drop experience is highly desirable, along with a minimum of 3 CPC units.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical.

Gist Enfield is one of our newest and largest distribution centres. The site was opened in 2016 to exclusively service the Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food contract. Operating two daily cycles, we take receipt of both chilled and ambient M&S Food products from suppliers.

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis.Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

Recruiter Weston, Fay (Recruitment Advisor - )